DELE Exam

Get the recognition you deserve for all your hard work!

Prove your abilities and knowledge of the Spanish language with an official, widely-recognised certificate by taking the DELE Exam.

DELE stands for “Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera”. It is the official exam to evaluate your knowledge of the Spanish language. Anyone who doesn’t speak Spanish as their mother tongue can take the exam.

Our Academy in Puerto de la Cruz operates as one of more than 900 examination centres.

What Is the DELE Exam About?

The exam is divided into the following four skill sets, including oral and written tests:

1. Reading comprehension

2. Written expression and interaction

3. Listening comprehension

4. Oral expression and interaction

The DELE exams are held for the six different levels, as described by the CEFR:

A1 – Breakthrough

A2 – Waystage

B1 – Threshold

B2 – Vantage

C1 – Effective Operational Proficiency

C2 – Mastery

Schoolchildren aged between 11 and 16 can also take an examination (A1, A2/B1) especially designed for this age group.

What Are the Benefits of Taking the DELE Exam?

For many organisations and universities it is compulsory to have the DELE diploma.

DELE Diplomas of Spanish are certifications granted by Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport of Spain.

It will facilitate your access to the professional and academic world.

Enhance your CV with an internationally recognised language certificate and improve your chances of getting a job in an international company.

It has indefinite validity – take the exam once and have the certificate for your lifetime!

What if I am not sure about which level to take?

You can test your Spanish level by taking an orientation test designed by the Instituto Cervantes.

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